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Category: Personal Finances
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Money Management: Self-Employment Edition
Posted on March 1, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Business Banking, Personal Finances, Savings
With the flexibility and freedom of self-employment comes the tricky challenge of managing your finances properly. Whether you’re new to the freelancing field or already know your way around the ropes, a quick money refresher is always a good idea. Below are our top money management tips for the self-employed.
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What is Compulsive Buying Disorder?
Posted on February 23, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
In this blog, we’ll discuss Compulsive Buying Disorder (CBD), what that means and how to work on limiting what you buy. Even if you don’t technically have Compulsive Buying Disorder, you may buy a little too much here and there which means this blog will relate to you and your spending habits.
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5 Challenges to Test Your Money Management
Posted on February 16, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
We may all think we know a thing or two about finances, but do we really know it all? There’s always more you can learn to better yourself and that includes money management skills. Today, we’ll give you five challenges to test your money management in order to whip your finances into shape!
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Financial Literacy 101: Teen Edition
Posted on February 9, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
If you have a teenager who doesn’t quite understand how important good financial habits are, it’s time to teach them! Giving your child the building blocks on saving, budgeting and understanding debt will help make them into responsible adults. Here’s some financial literacy 101 for your teenager.
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Financial Advice for Big Families
Posted on February 2, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
When it comes to big families, there is extra love and enjoyment to go around. There also comes more money that needs to be spent. Managing finances with a larger family can be stressful and difficult depending on the expenses you have. We’re here to offer some helpful financial advice for big families, so you don’t have to feel tight on cash!
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Crucial Financial Lessons to Teach Your Teenager
Posted on January 11, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Financial Education, Personal Finances, Savings
Parenting isn’t easy and it seems like there are endless lessons to teach your kids in order to fully prepare them for adulthood. Teaching your teenager about the importance of money management will have a lasting positive impact on their future. Here are five financial lessons you can implement into your parenting:
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Break These 5 Bad Financial Habits This Year
Posted on January 4, 2021
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings
During 2021, we want everyone to focus on a few ways to enhance their life and habits. Financially, you are always able to make a change for the better and increase your savings. Fairfax State Savings Bank offers helpful tips to break these five bad financial habits this year.
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These New Year’s Resolutions Are Game-Changers
Posted on December 21, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
As the new year quickly comes around, it’s time to consider what this year’s resolution will be. These resolutions aren’t about working out, eating healthy or losing weight – they're all about money. 2021 is the year to re-think your finances, stick to a budget and rid yourself of debt! Keep reading to find a resolution that works for you.
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Our Top 5 Money Management Secrets
Posted on December 7, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, General, Personal Finances, Savings
Figuring out how to properly manage your finances can be overwhelming when there are hundreds of dos and don’ts you may have heard. Following these five tips will make a huge difference in the way you handle your finances and can give you a clear slate of basic rules to follow. When it comes to starting good money habits, the sooner you begin, the better!
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The Secret to a Cheaper Holiday Season
Posted on December 1, 2020
Categories: Budgeting, Personal Finances, Savings, Seasonal
As the holidays quickly approach, managing your money wisely becomes even more difficult. As you spoil your loved ones with gifts, celebrate the season with fancy dinners and go all-out on new decor, the budget tends to go out the window when the holidays come around. There’s no harm in enjoying the holiday season, but this blog will help you make sure you don’t enter January with empty pockets.